Defiant

Defiant Rye whisky

Name: Defiant Rye whisky
Brand: Defiant
Rating: 3.7 (3 reviews)

Whiskey Rye North Carolina 46% ABV

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

3.74

3 reviews raw average 3.67

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 1 parsed reviews.

Sledutah 3.3 June 2025

Neat: Vanilla, caramel, rye spices. Ok.

The details

Style: Rye
ABV: 46% ABV (92 proof)
Origin: North Carolina, USA

How the score is built

3.67

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3 reviews

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